Femoral head fractures: diagnosis, management, and complications

Ferhan A Asghar; Madhav A Karunakar

doi:10.1016/j.ocl.2004.05.004

Femoral head fractures: diagnosis, management, and complications

Orthop Clin North Am. 2004 Oct;35(4):463-72. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2004.05.004.

Authors

Ferhan A Asghar¹, Madhav A Karunakar

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Michigan, Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.

PMID: 15363921
DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2004.05.004

Abstract

Femoral head fractures occur with a reported incidence of 6%-16% after hip dislocation. Even the largest series have evaluated only a few dozen patients, often collecting experience from multiple centers. This article provides the clinician with current information to guide the diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon condition.

Publication types

Comparative Study
Review

MeSH terms

Female
Femur Head / diagnostic imaging
Femur Head / injuries*
Fracture Fixation, Internal / adverse effects
Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
Fracture Fixation, Internal / rehabilitation
Fracture Healing / physiology
Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging*
Fractures, Bone / rehabilitation
Fractures, Bone / surgery*
Humans
Injury Severity Score
Male
Postoperative Complications
Prognosis
Radiography
Recovery of Function
Risk Assessment
Treatment Outcome